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Who said spring cleaning is only for the home? If you consider your body a temple, then the temple needs cleaning too! With summer around the corner, it’s time we all start taking the steps to looking healthier and more fit. Forget crash dieting– not only is it unhealthy, but it rarely works. With that said, It may be difficult to break old habits and begin a new, so just for you, I have compiled a list of my easy, fool-proof solutions to shedding pounds and looking healthier.

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5 Easy Snack Alternatives to Help you Lose Weight:

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Almonds vs Chips

Raw, unsalted almonds are a great source of omega fatty acids and do just the trick to put substance in your tummy, fuel your metabolism and avoid the calories and fat from traditional chips.

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Dehydrated Fruit vs Candy

Dried fruit is an easy and tasty way to snack and to get your daily 5 servings. Dried fruits are high in dietary fiber that aid against corpulence, high blood pressure and other factors that contribute to heart disease.  If you have a sweet tooth, dried fruit is a great substitute for candy craving.

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Water/ Iced Tea vs Soda

This tip should be obvious but many forget that even diet sodas are unhealthy. Eliminate soda from your diet completely. If you enjoy a carbonated refreshment, try Club Soda with lemon. If you simply don’t like water, then drink unsweetened iced green or black tea. Try to avoid drinking during meal as liquid dilutes your stomach acids which are crucial for proper digestion.

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Vegetables vs Snack Crackers

Raw greens are essential to a healthy diet, this is obvious, however many of us fail to incorporate these into daily meals. Instead of grabbing a box of crackers, try snacking baby carrots or snap peas. If raw just isn’t your thing, try Eden’s Vegetable Chips which packs only 130 calories per bag.

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Whole Grains vs Empty Carbs

Whole grain snacks are rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates, which give you energy and lasting power. Empty carbs, like White Bread are high in sugar and are devoid of nearly all nutrients. Whole grain pretzels are great source for on-the-go energy without the carb crash.

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